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# Generate an approval using approval rules

# Generate an approval using approval rules {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated January 30, 2025  
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The system can automatically generate an approval request to individuals or groups when
specific criteria are met. The automatic generation of approval requests is driven using the
System Policy feature.

In the sample below, a change opened in the category network is assigned
to the System Administrator:  
Figure 1. Approval Rules

When an approver is automatically added based on approval rules, the status of the approval
automatically defaults to "Requested".
**Related reference**   

* [Classic approvals](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/oNzIIlq52dTtVfYFeYzVhQ "Classic approvals are a legacy process to require authorization on tasks before the work is done. In earlier releases, you could create approval records to define approval tasks and associate users or groups to approve or reject them.")